Unsatisfactory Performance Quotes
This quote is noteworthy that Jefferson thought that the President had too little power while the King of Poland was known the world over as having a very weak King.
The Republicans and the George W. Bush Administration were extremely unpopular. The 2008 Great Recession Meltdown had not yet taken place and many Republicans were worried about the 2008 elections while others were in denial. They had reason to be, The Democrats won the Congress and the Presidency.